Missed Out? Sony's 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim is Back for a Limited Time!

Many fans were upset after the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition went on sale last month, so Sony is offering fans a second chance if they move quickly. As of noon EST, you can visit the website to purchase the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim.

What is available for the second chance sale?

Unfortunately, according to the website, the only items available are the PS5 Slim Console and the DualSense Wireless Controller. The PS5 Pro and the Playstation Portral continue to say they are currently unavailable.

This may be your last chance to get these items, and they sold out quickly last time, so there is no time to waste. There is a limit to one console per customer, and each comes with one controller. Furthermore, deliveries will require a signature upon arrival in an attempt to reduce the number of scalpers purchasing the consoles only to resell them at a higher price.

Why did Sony release a retro-themed console?

PlayStation decided to release a retro-themed console to celebrate 30 years of gaming. It hoped to attract long-time fans as well as new gamers interested in gaming's history.

The retro-themed PS5 boasts a distinctive, vintage design inspired by the original PlayStation, with classic gray tones, the familiar logo, and a revamped user experience that transports players back to the '90s.

Does the 30th Anniversary Console feature any upgrades?

Unfortunately, the PS5 Slim and DualSense Controller 'do not come with any upgrade, and other than the cosmetic changes, they are identical to the standard versions.

Additionally, the PS5 Pro Console, which features many of the biggest upgrades available to gamers, is not available for a second chance event.

How Do I Get the Retro Themed 30th Anniversary Console?

To get in a waiting line to purchase the console, you will need to visit the PlayStation Portal website and wait your turn.

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